Saturday, April 27, 2024

Island Resorts

Worldwide: Private Isles Still Available for Christmas or New Year’s

While most people associate Christmas and New Year’s Eve with festive fir trees and snowy weather, some prefer palms and sandy beaches! Read on for some tropical isles still available for an unforgettable holiday celebration.

(Bonefish Cay, Bahamas)

One of the most prominent families enjoying a non-traditional Christmas this …Read More: Worldwide: Private Isles Still Available for Christmas or New Year’s Eve

Island Issues

Indian Ocean: Will A Chinese Port Combat Piracy in the Seychelles?

The famous private island destination off the coast of Africa is hoping to combat security concerns with a strategic partnership with China, while allowing the superpower to extend its sphere of influence.

(Victoria, proposed site of the Chinese port)

Few countries are as closely associated with luxurious private islands …Read More: Indian Ocean: Will A Chinese Port Combat Piracy in the Seychelles?

Governments buying Islands

USA: NY Town Raises Funds for Roger’s Island Purchase

The sleepy hamlet of Fort Edward has successfully lobbied the government of New York State for funds to buy a historic island property.

(Image Courtesy of Tug44.org)

As previously reported in Private Island News, the small town of Fort Edward, found north of Albany along the Hudson River in …Read More: USA: NY Town Raises Funds for Roger’s Island Purchase

Governments buying Islands

Canada: Will Nova Scotia’s New Budget Fuel Island Purchases?

A multitude of diverse islands have moved from private to public hands in the last few years, and the approval of a large new budget for land buys may result in further island conservation.

(Islands in Nova Scotia Courtesy of F. Vladi)

In a surprising display of Nova Scotia’s …Read More: Canada: Will Nova Scotia’s New Budget Fuel Island Purchases?

Breaking Island News

Greece: Mayor Pushing to Lease Out Island of Alimnia in 2012

The mayor of the cash-strapped municipality of Chalki has decided to raise funds in a unique way: offering a beautiful local island for lease.

(Image of Alimnia by Hans H. Hoffmann)

A furor surrounded Greece’s islands last year when several prominent EU politicians suggested that the near-bankrupt country sell …Read More: Greece: Mayor Pushing to Lease Out Island of Alimnia in 2012

Island Resorts

Australia: Club Med to Close Lindeman Private Island Resort

The French brand’s only Australian resort is slated to close in January, citing poor sales numbers, changing customer desires, and the broader economic issues affecting Whitsunday tourism.

(Image Courtesy of Club Med)

In a move that has shocked the Queensland tourism industry, Club Med has announced that it …Read More: Australia: Club Med to Close Lindeman Private Island Resort

Development

Indian Ocean: Maldives Releases 6 New Islands for Development

The small island country of the Maldives is renowned for its luxurious private island resorts, and this latest move by the government will add 6 more to that list.

(A Typical Small Island in the Maldives)

Half a million tourists flock to the Maldives each year, the tiny island …Read More: Indian Ocean: Maldives Releases 6 New Islands for Development

Island Market

Australia: Bedarra Island Resort Purchased for Eco-Tourism

Bedarra Island - Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands

When Tropical Cyclone Yasi swept the coast of Queensland, the exclusive Bederra Island Resort was among the casualties – now, new owners aim to redevelop with an eco-friendly twist.

(Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands)

Luxury-seeking guests used to flock to the 5-star Bedarra Island Resort, found on a …Read More: Australia: Bedarra Island Resort Purchased for Eco-Tourism


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